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”He’s a leader in his personality. Whatever happened last year, I wasn’t here,” said the Blues legend.

”For whatever reason, people will make judgements, but all I can judge is what I see in front of me and from pre-season he has been one of the leaders, clearly, in the dressing room and on the pitch.

”He wants to win, and I know that should be the basics and it is the basics for everyone, but to show it in everything you do is important. He does that, so I’m pleased with Jorgie and the young players need to look up to that attitude he has daily.”

Chelsea will be looking to secure their first Champions League points of the season when they travel to Lille on Wednesday night.